Three Free PD Courses to Deepen Student Learning

Act now to secure one of the remaining spots in our winter PD courses. The BYU ARTS Partnership designed these courses with you in mind with the goal to deepen student learning.

1. Increase Engagement and deepen student understanding. Sign up for Charlotte Hawkins’ class “Cultures of Thinking and Creativity: Visible Thinking Routines in the Classroom.” Beginning January 8, 2025, this course offers an introduction to thinking routines, shows why visible thinking is essential and shares a “how to” on building cultures of thinking in your classroom.
   • Instructor: Charlotte Hawkins
   • Location: Forbes Elementary, 281 N 200 E, American Fork
   • Dates: January 8, 15, 22, 29, and February 12 from 4:30-7:30 p.m
   • 1 USBE credit or 15 relicensure hours
   • Maximum Enrollment: 24
2. Held at Rock Canyon.  Boost engagement in science, math, English, and social studies as you learn how to implement arts integration techniques across the whole curriculum. Sign up now for “Arts-Integrated Learning Across the Curriculum.” All learning materials for this course will be provided!
   • Instructors: Heather Leary, Tina McCulloch
   • Location: Rock Canyon Elementary, 435 E 2320 N, Provo, UT 84604
   • Winter Dates: January 9, 23, 30. February 20, and March 6
   • 4:30-7:30 p.m.
   • Materials: The following textbook will be provided: Studio Thinking from the Start: The K-8 Educator’s Handbook, by Jillian Hogan, Lois Hetland, Diane B. Jaquith & Ellen Winner–2018
   • 1 USBE credit or 15 relicensure hours
   • Maximum Enrollment: 24
3. “Cultures of Thinking and Creativity: Visible Thinking Routines Through the Performing Arts (Dance, Drama, & Music)” begins March 5, 2025. Join instructors Melanie Skankey, Miriam Bowen, and Jennifer Purdy to explore visible thinking strategies and practice integrating these tools across the curriculum using drama, dance, and music.
   • Instructors: Melanie Skankey, Miriam Bowen, Jennifer Purdy
   • Location: Forbes Elementary, 281 N 200 E, American Fork
   • Dates: March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 9 from 4:30 — 7:30 p.m.
   • 1 USBE credit or 15 relicensure hours
   • Maximum Enrollment: 24